--- title: "Tate Galleries - Art Transport Framework Agreement 2022" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034d97" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034d97" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034d97.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034d97.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TATE GALLERY" published: "2022-07-04" --- # Tate Galleries - Art Transport Framework Agreement 2022 Buyer: TATE GALLERY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034d97 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034d97) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034d97.json) ## Summary The Tate Gallery is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Tate Galleries - Art Transport Framework Agreement 2022." This tender is classified within the transport agency services category, focusing on providing logistics support for art exhibitions across the UK and internationally. The procurement stage is currently active, with a bid opening scheduled for 5th August 2022 and an expected contract period commencing on 1st October 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Bidders can submit their proposals until the deadline on 5th August 2022, and this open procedure allows for a broad range of participants to compete. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, transportation, or exhibition management to expand their operations. Companies that are well-prepared to handle delicate and high-value artefacts are particularly suited for this procurement process, as the contract requires expertise in safe packaging, transportation, and installation of artworks. Additionally, businesses with robust insurance capabilities and a proven track record in managing art logistics will be well-positioned to meet the requirements outlined by the Tate Gallery. ## Notice Tate requires contractors to provide for the packing, handling, and safe movement of exhibition loans from private and institutional lenders from within the UK and abroad to some, or all of Tate's sites and to other venues in the UK and abroad (in the case of touring exhibitions) and to provide for the packing, handling, and safe movement of Tate Collection works from Tate sites to other venues in the UK and abroad (in the case of International Programme tours). Contractors will be responsible for collection from the lender to delivery back to the lender at the end of the exhibition/exhibition tour. These services will require contractors who are skilled and have experience of dealing with the coordination, control, and management of the packing and transport of exhibitions comprising high value, delicate and environmentally sensitive works of art in a variety of media and from a wide range of source. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Exhibition Transport This lot requires the packing and safe movement of exhibition loans to some or all Tate sites and other tour venues, from lender to delivery back to lender at the end of the exhibition/exhibition tour. Lot 2: Shuttle This lot involves the packing and safe movement of Tate works and/or loans between some or all Tate sites, to include some or all of the following: *Submission of full and detailed invoices for services provided. *Making site visits in advance, if required *Provision of any special equipment needed for the movement of Tate works and/or loans to Tate. *Provision of 'apparent defect reports' or condition reports, when requested. *Packing and casing of Works to either the lender's specification, museum standard or Tate specification as per Tate's instructions. *Temporary consolidation/storage of Tate works and/or loans. *Storage and movement of empty cases and/or accessories. *Removal and disposal of empty cases. *In accordance with Tate's Carbon Management Programme, providing Tate with the mileage of each shipment by road, make/model of vehicle used and vehicle fuel type. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83944QM377 Lot 3: International Programme Co-ordination of the complete logistics package associated with exhibitions; from collection at Tate to return at the end of the exhibition (UK and International). This lot requires the packing and safe movement of Works from some or all Tate sites to tour venues and delivery back at the end of the exhibition ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018159-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,000,000 | | Lots value | £8,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TATE GALLERY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63520000 - Transport agency services - 63521000 - Freight transport agency services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2022 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018159-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.tate.org.uk - https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme#section-1 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83944QM377 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Transport-agency-services./83944QM377 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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